Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake

This rich Southern-style Slap Ya Mama Pound Cake is unbelievably buttery, moist, and topped with a thick vanilla glaze that drips down every slice. One bite of this old-fashioned cake and everybody will be begging for the recipe!

 Ingredients

Pound Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

3 cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs

1 cup whole milk or buttermilk

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp butter extract (optional but amazing)

Creamy Vanilla Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

3–4 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp melted butter

Optional Topping

Toasted coconut flakes 

White chocolate drizzle

Powdered sugar dusting 

 Instructions

1. Prep the pan

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan very well.

2. Mix dry ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

flour

baking powder

salt

Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar

Beat butter, shortening, and sugar until light, fluffy, and creamy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Finish the batter

Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture.

Mix in vanilla and butter extract.

Do not overmix.

5. Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing.

6. Make the glaze

Whisk together:

powdered sugar

milk

vanilla

melted butter

until smooth and pourable.

Drizzle generously over cooled cake.

 Optional Variations

Add cream cheese glaze

Mix in coconut extract 

Add chopped pecans 

Serve with strawberries or peaches 

 Tips

Use room-temperature ingredients

Don’t rush the creaming step

Let cake cool slightly before glazing

Tastes even better the next day